The home of the nature-obsessed clergyman is a treasure trove of flora, fauna and kids’ games. And there’s even a gallery devoted to heroic explorers
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Robben Island
Once on the island everyone has to get on a bus and be escorted around the island before visiting the prison. The most poignant place is the house of Robert Sobukwe the founder of the Pan Africanist Congress. Sobukwe was in solitary confinement and wasn’t allowed to speak to anyone – however he did giveContinue reading “Robben Island”
Taj Mahal gets a facelift – and slaps on a mudpack
Pollution means India’s most famous monument is in urgent need of a thorough clean, but tour operators fear that the work may put off visitors
York’s Viking centre to reopen 16 months on from Christmas flood
Jorvik centre opens its doors to public on Saturday after £4.3m restoration
EU departure but … UK sees record-breaking increase in visitors
Visit Britain is predicting a bumper year for overseas tourists with a weak pound making the UK a more attractive holiday destination
Meet the blockheads: a rare glimpse inside Minecraft’s HQ
It is a fuzzy, lo-fi world of multi-coloured bricks and boxy animals. So why do millions of people want to live inside Minecraft?
2017 travel planner: where to go on holiday and when
Whether you’re looking for a dream holiday or a last-minute city break, here’s the lowdown on how to find bargains and late deals for all types of getaway from now until December
Top 10 places to visit on the Ecuador coast
Air Europa’s new flights from Madrid to Guayaquil start on 16 December, making an Ecuador trip much easier. Here, we highlight a coastline of great resorts, as well as tropical forest and wonderful wildlife
Take the kids to … Wonderlab at the Science Museum, London
This new gallery inside the (otherwise free) museum invites children to become scientists through 50 interactive displays and regular live shows
Take the kids to … Sea Life Brighton
Nearly 150 years old, this seaside aquarium is home to sharks, but its foxface rabbitfish are its most fearsome residents
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